The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Saint-Étienne
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
24 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Saint-Étienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Saint-Étienne will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lyon for Saint-Étienne on Thu, Nov 06, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Lyon to Saint-Étienne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Lyon to Saint-Étienne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
85104 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h10 | 6:25 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h00 | 11:10 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
85102 | 9:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:40 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
7660 | 10:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:00 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, SNCF Bus from Lyon to Saint-ÉtienneYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Saint-Étienne with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, SNCF Bus for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Saint-Étienne, you can end your trip in bus stations like Saint-Etienne, Gare and Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Saint-Etienne, Gare, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Lyon to Saint-Étienne, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Saint-Étienne
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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